What is the role of an affidavit in proving unavailability or refusal of a non-signing inventor?
An affidavit plays a crucial role in proving the unavailability or refusal of a non-signing inventor. The MPEP 409.03(d) states: An affidavit or declaration of the applicant, or his/her attorney or agent, explaining the situation and stating the last known address of the non-signing inventor, may be sufficient to establish that the inventor cannot be…
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The USPTO has specific guidelines for handling proof of refusal from a non-signing inventor. According to MPEP 409.03(d): In the case of refusal, the proof that a bona fide attempt was made to present a copy of the application papers to the non-signing inventor for signature, but the inventor refused to sign the papers, must…
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